discipline and promoting human welfare.

One of the main objectives of

Department of Psychology

NAOP is to promote quality of teaching and training for research in psychology and to foster training for its growth as a science as well as a profession.

About Christ University

Christ University, with its motto of Excellence and Service is an institution

In recent years, its participation in international events like IACCP, ICAP and ICP has been phenomenal. Besides regular publications based on its own Annual Conventions, which usually attract substantial international participations, the impact of NAOP is evident in its major official publication: Psychological Studies (http://www.springer.com/psychology/journal/12646).

XXII Annual Convention of the National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) India

dedicated to the cause of higher education since the year 1969. As a premier institute of learning located in the city of Bangalore, Christ University has many achievements to its credit. It received a NAAC accreditation in 2004 and a reaccreditation with A+ in 2005, a first in South India. In 2008, it was declared deemed to be University by the Ministry of Human Resource Development under the Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. A sprawling campus with state of the art facilities located in the heart of the city, the University offers innovative curricula, opportunities for holistic development and a disciplined environment for students to excel in academic, research as well as co-curricular pursuits. The Department of Psychology at Christ University offers a range of programmes that include Certificate programmes, Undergraduate programmes, Postgraduate programmes and Research programmes in Psychology (M.Phil and Ph.D). The Vision of the Department is to promote high academic standards and scholarship in Psychology by creating an optimal and enriching learning environment, fostering ongoing professional and personal development and contributing effectively to societal needs.

About the Convention

The National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) India and the Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore jointly announce the XXII Annual Convention of the NAOP, India. Over the past decade, psychology in India has proliferated in many directions. The social, political, economic, and technological changes have brought new challenges to the discipline. Consequently, the shifts in approaches have necessitated revisiting the tools and methods adopted in the theory building, research, and practice of psychology in the Indian contexts. Thus, the aforementioned theme of the convention will enable psychologists to examine the recent shifts in the discipline of psychology. In addition, there will be interdisciplinary debates in social sciences which are of direct relevance to the discipline of psychology. Specifically, there will be sessions on multiculturalism, economic development and urbanization, cognitive neuroscience, and changing practices in mental health. The contributions of Indian psychology to opening of new dialogues on human

Theme - Psychology in India Emerging Trends in Theory, Research, and Practice

About NAOP
The National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), India is a professional

interaction in the virtual space will be of great excitement.

Host: Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka

organization founded in 1987 that includes scientists, practitioners, and researchers in the field of psychology. NAOP is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of psychology. In addition, the organiza-

December 10-12, 2012

tion seeks to provide leadership in the continued development of the

Topics Relevant for the Convention

1. Ageing and geriatric studies 2. Alternative healing practices 3. Childhood and adolescence in India 4. Counselling for the Indian family 5. Cyber psychologyy 6. Ethics in psychological research and practice 7. Identity 8. 9. Indian psychology Mental health practices in India

Call for Papers

Abstracts of individual papers and posters of 300 words are invited for the scientific sessions. The abstract should describe the purpose, method, results, and contributions of the research. Proposals for symposium should include 5 to 6 such individual abstracts. The language of the convention is English. Oral presentations will be of the duration 15+5 minutes. Indicate into which particular conference topics or, broad NAOP divisions (Cognitive, Developmental, Organizational, Health, Social, etc.) you wish your abstract to be included Indicate the form of presentation (ORAL/POSTER). Use 12-point Times New Roman font for the text with single line spacing without indentations. Selected papers and posters presented at the convention will be included in an edited volume of the Conference proceedings to be published with ISBN. Full papers for the publication must be submittedby January 15, 2013 for review and possible inclusion. Participants interested in applying for the Best Thesis Award should have submitted or been awarded doctorate in the year 2011-2012. Participants interested in applying for the awards must submit the full paper before September 30, 2012.

Registration Details
The registration fee as DD should be drawn in favour of "Christ University" payable at Bangalore.

Registration Fees
Delegate Status
Non-member NAOP member Student

Amount in INR
3,500 2,500 1,500

10. Multiculturalism 11. Psychology and development 12. Psychology and gender studies 13. Psychology for society 14. Psychology and spirituality in India 15. Psychology and urbanization 16. Psychometry and assessment 17. Role of qualitative research in psychotherapys

Accommodation
Limited paid accommodation for delegates and research scholars will be available in the guest house on the first come first served basis. For postgraduate students, limited accommodation will be arranged outside the campus. Charges depend on specific tariff structures of the place of stay. The following rates apply for accommodation in the Christ University Guest House: Single Room: Rs 800 King Bed Room: Rs 1000 Twin Sharing Room: Rs 1400

The Scientific Programme

The convention highlights include keynote addresses by Indian and international scholars, Prof. Durganand Sinha memorial lecture, symposia, pre- and post-conference workshops, Durganand Sinha dissertation award, best paper award by NAOP, round tables, state-of-the-art lectures, and cultural events in the evening.

Guidelines for Paper Submission

The full paper should include an Abstract (300 words), Introduction, a description of Methods, Results and Discussion presented in APA format, font Times New Roman, Size, 12. Length of the paper should not exceed 4000-5000 words including the Abstract and the References. The number of Tables/Figures should be restricted to three or four.

Participants Important Dates

The convention will be a meeting ground for academicians, practitioners, researchers, students and professionals from the field of Psychology.

How to reach Christ University

September 10, 2012 September 30, 2012 January 15, 2013 1 July, 2012

Deadline for Abstract Submission: Communication of Acceptance: Submission of Full Paper: Registration Begins:

Visit www.christuniversity.in Contact

Website: www.naop2012.org Email: naop@psy.christuniversity.in and info@noap2012.org